Super Conductor contest brings attention to Muncie Symphony

8:38 PM,
May 21, 2013

Michelle Kinsey, a reporter with The Star Press, is one of the Super Conductor candidates.

Written by

Ivy Farguheson
ifarguheson@muncie.gannett.com

The democratic process rarely gets as entertaining as it does during the Muncie Symphony Orchestra's "Super Conductor" competition.

A combination of "American Idol," old Tammany Hall-style politics and the November elections, this "pay to play" selection encourages the orchestra's fans to stuff the ballot boxes - or online feeds - of their favorite candidate to lead the MSO during June's Festival on the Green.

Ivy Tech Community College Chancellor Andy Bowne, Muncie City Council at-large member Linda Gregory and Star Press reporter Michelle Kinsey are in the running for the big honor. ...